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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.13, 783.18 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.13, 783.18 and 402.71 is: 555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.13 : 783.18 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.13/783.18 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.13x = 783.18 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.13x = 315,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,390.50/568.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.14

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